PETER PAN
Gasp as Peter, Wendy, John and Michael do battle with the wicked Captain Hook and his pirate crew. It's a world where crocodiles go tick-tock, fairies are real and children can fly - a place where dreams really come true. Royal Lyceum Theatre, Grindlay Street, 2.30pm, 7pm, £11.50-£22.50, 0131-248 4848
WE WILL ROCK YOU
Futuristic comedy set around more than 24 of Queen's biggest hits. Edinburgh Playhouse, Greenside Place, 7.30pm (Wednesday and Saturday matinees, 2.30pm), £16-£40, 0844-847 1660
SINBAD THE PANTOMIME
Sinbad and the Little Mermaid set off on a quest to find the great Neptune, Lord of the Seas and the only being powerful enough to defeat the Sea Witch. A fun and interactive traditional pantomime suitable for all the family. Brunton Theatre, High Street, Musselburgh, 10am, £13.50, 0131-665 2240
ROBINSON CRUSOE AND THE CARIBBEAN PIRATES
It's swashbuckling panto time with Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Johnny Mac. King's Theatre, Leven Street, 7pm (Wednesday and Saturday matinees, 2pm), £9.50-£21.50, 0131-529 6000
THE KING AND I
Balerno Theatre Company present this classic tale. Church Hill Theatre, Morningside Road, 7.30pm, £7-£10, 0131-447 7597
THE CORSTORPHINE ROAD NATIVITY
A Nativity with a difference - as the class gets ready they find themselves caught up in an hilarious, chaotic world of mishaps, misunderstandings, unrequited love, fluffed lines, fallings out, cardboard props, Christmas Carols and brazen upstagings. Festival Theatre, Nicolson Street, 7.30pm, £10.50-£25, 0131-529 6000
ZORRO
If you looking for some swashbuckling fun this Christmas, come and lock swords with Zorro. Watch as our masked champion ricochets from one sticky situation to another in a world where adventure is the name and justice is the game! Traverse Theatre, Cambridge Street, 11am, £13-16 (£5-£12), 0131-228 1404
ALI BABA AND THE FORTY THIEVES
A traditional family panto for kids and all those who refuse to grow up! Church Hill Theatre, Morningside Road, 7pm, £9 (£7), 0131-447 7597
SHAZIA MIRZA, RAB BROWN, ED PATRICK
Compere both nights is Raymond Mearns. Bill includes an open spot. Stand Comedy Club, York Place, 9pm (doors 7pm), £10 (£9), 0131-558 7272
ROGER MONKHOUSE, OWEN O'NEILL, STEVE BEST, CRAIG CAMPBELL
Live stand-up. After-show disco until 3am. Christmas show - four acts, three course meal and dancing). Jongleurs, Omni Centre, 7.30pm, from £15, 0870-787 0707
THE IMPROVERTS
Edinburgh's longest-running improv troupe. Bedlam Theatre, Bristo Place, 10.30pm, £3.50, 0131-225 9893
DIPLOMATS OF JAZZ AND LOUISIANA RAGTIME BAND
Edinburgh Jazz 'n' Jive Club event. Heriot's Rugby Club, Bangholm Terrace, 8pm, £6, 0131-552 5925
GREAT JUNCTION STREET MUSIC STUDIO
More live music on the menu at busy Cowgate student haunt. Bannerman's, Niddry Street, 8pm, £4, 0131-556 3254
RSNO: TCHAIKOVSKY VIOLIN CONCERTO
Tchaikovsky's great concerto is one of the best-known and considered one of the most technically difficult pieces for violin. Expect fireworks then from one of the masters of the instrument, Renaud Capuçon, acclaimed after his 2007 appearance with the RSNO. And, what better to follow than what is probably the RSNO audience's favourite symphony, Sibelius' Second? Usher Hall, Lothian Road, 7.30pm, £10-£32, 0131-228 1155
SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE: WINTER LIGHT
The Scottish Ensemble continue their tradition of 'Christmas with a twist' in this candlelit concert. The composer John Woolrich has curated a special programme to frame his new work for the Scottish Ensemble, Capriccio. Queen's Hall, Clerk Street, 7.45pm, £12.50-£14.50, 0131-668 2019
SKUNK FUNK
Funk/soul grooves from dynamic guitarist Aki and his augmented five-piece band, plus funk DJ. The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street, 11pm, £5 (£3), 0131-220 4298
TEATIME ACOUSTIC
Live acoustic session featuring established singer-songwriters and bands. The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street, 5pm, free, 0131-220 429
EVOL
Indie, hip-hop, alterative beats and rock. Faith, Cowgate, 10.30pm-3am, £5, 0131-225 5583
FOUR CORNERS
Soulful party fodder for dancing - from deep funk, soul jazz, and Latin beats to hip hop, reggae and more - with DJs Simon Hodge, Johnny Cashback, Monkeyboy and Astroboy. Bongo Club, Holyrood Road, 11pm-3am, £5 after 12, 0131-558 8844
FRIDAY NIGHT PROJECT
Chart and party hits with plenty of giveaways (from iPods to TVs). City Nightclub, Market Street, 10.30pm, £5 (£3), 0131-226 9560
FUNK SHUI
DJ Fiona mixes up chart, dance classics and dirty house. Shanghai, Le Monde, George Street, 10pm, £8 (£6), 0131-270 3900
KANDIFLIP
R&B, house and dance classics. Po Na Na, Frederick Street, 10.30pm, £3 before midnight, £6 after, 0131-226 2224
MISFITS
DIY indie, electro, punk, rock and retro. The Hive, Niddry Street, 11pm, free before 11.30pm, £4 after, 0131-556 0444
OPAL LOUNGE
Funked up vocal house and dance classics from Jez Hill. George Street, 9pm, £4 before 11pm, 8 after, 0131-226 2275
PLANET EARTH
Music from 1976 through to 1989. So a healthy dose of punk, new wave, new romantic and electro-pop. Now with added 90s power. Kazaam! Citrus Club, Grindlay Street, 10.30pm, £5 after 11pm, 0131-622 7086
SWEET POTATO
New weekly night dedicated to funk, hip hop, Motown, disco and pop rock. Hudson Club, Hope Street Lane, 10pm, £5 before midnight, £7 after, 0141-246 7000
WHY NOT?
Chart Party. Why Not?, George Street, 10pm, £5, 0131-624 8633
CURATOR'S CHOICE: HEAVEN'S ABOVE!
In the International Year of Astronomy, Tacye Phillipson, Curator of Science, previews ancient and modern objects from our astronomical collections which will go on display in the redeveloped National Museum of Scotland. National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, 2pm, £5 (£4), 0131-225 7534
NEW ENGLAND COUNTRY WREATHS
Come along and make enchanting little wreaths using gingham country fabrics, little hearts and gorgeous ribbons. You will also get the chance to make a variety of other smaller country-inspired decorations, with precious fabrics, beads and buttons. Lauriston Castle, 10.30am, £15, 0131-529 3963
GREEN CHRISTMAS - TALKING TREES STORYTELLING
Join the Talking Trees Storytellers for special stories about winter and Christmas. Royal Botanic Garden, 2pm, free, 0131-552 7171
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